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Child Abuse Pediatrician | Richmond, VA

The Division of General Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHoR) at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a full-time Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our Child Protection Team (CPT). The CPT at CHoR at VCU participates in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, teaching medical students, residents, and statewide community partners, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in Central Virginia, providing leadership on committees and legislative advocacy at a state government level, and pursuing scholarly research with multiple departments at the University including surgery and radiology. The CPT is part of a nationally accredited CAC with Greater Richmond Stop Child Abuse Now which is located a few miles from CHoR and serves multiple jurisdictions in Central Virginia.

The CPT was founded in 1992 and is comprised of a child abuse pediatrician and three pediatric nurse practitioners. All pediatric interns participate in a four-week rotation with the team and fourth-year medical students participate in a one-month elective with the team. The team provides care for 900 children per year between inpatient and outpatient consults and external reviews.

The CPT provides coverage to the CHoR pediatric emergency department 24/7 for acute sexual assaults to perform evidence recovery in person and provides telephone consultation and evaluation recommendations for suspected abuse cases in our emergency department and community healthcare settings. Our inpatient consult population includes the emergency department, the pediatric intensive care unit, newborn nursery, and Evans-Haynes Burn Unit. Our outpatient clinic includes acute evaluations, follow up exams, and foster care placement evaluations.

Other responsibilities for this position include research/quality improvement activities, provision of expert testimony in criminal & civil cases, and the coordination of ongoing statewide educational programs for professionals on the recognition and evaluation of child abuse in the clinical and nonclinical setting.

Successful candidates must be Board Certified/Eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics. 

Interested candidates should apply online at https://vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3830?c=vcu.

Inquiries may be directed to:

 

Erin Flexon
Faculty Employment Coordinator
[email protected]
804-385-7367

Posted 12/8/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Buffalo, NY

Child Abuse / Advocacy Pediatrician with Kaleida Health and Oishei Children’s Hospital
Kaleida Health in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Child Abuse Pediatrician

We are currently seeking to fill a full-time position in Child Abuse Pediatrics at Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, NY. The Oishei Children's Child Advocacy Program at Lee Gross Anthone Advocacy Center provides support to children who have suffered sexual abuse and/or physical abuse. The center aims to provide a safe, child-friendly place for children and their families to receive services that help to restore hope and provide healing from child abuse.

Patient Care

Oishei Children’s Hospital is committed to caring for the children in the area with a focus on providing care for those vulnerable patients who have suffered from abuse or neglect and are in need of a medical advocate.

The physician will work with protective services caseworkers, forensic interviewers, law enforcement investigators, family advocates, counselors, and attorneys. The goal is to serve our children and provide families with the support they need.

Package

  • Salary: $230,000-275,000
  • Sign on Bonus
  • Relocation
  • CME Dollars
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Life, AD&D, disability
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Retirement
  • Paid vacation and administrative (CME ) leave
  • PSLF Eligible
  • Academic funds (dues, fees, travel) provided pursuant to CME fund policies

Responsibilities

  • Oishei Children’s Hospital is committed to caring for the children in the area with a focus on providing care for those vulnerable patients who have suffered from abuse or neglect and are in need of a medical advocate
  • The physician will work with protective services caseworkers, forensic interviewers, law enforcement investigators, family advocates, counselors, and attorneys
  • The goal is to serve our children and provide families with the support they need
  • Serving as a physician for our child abuse and advocacy program
  • Working with the clinical patient care team to support the needs of the patient and family
  • Supporting the patients throughout the process and working with the multidisciplinary team
  • Serving as an expert witness and providing testimony in child abuse and neglect cases

Applicants 

Send CV to:

Bridget Conti
Director of Physician Recruitment
Kaleida Health
[email protected]
716.848.9647 Mobile

Posted 12/2/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Charleston, SC

The Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a 1-2 Child Abuse Pediatricians to serve as faculty in the Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics. Currently the Division includes one faculty member, one fellow, seven advanced practice providers and many other support staff and PSANEs.

The MUSC Child Abuse program is recognized throughout the community for its expertise. It provides consultation for clinics at MUSC Health in downtown Charleston as well as MUSC Health outreach clinics, the Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center, the Dorchester Children’s Center, and a growing MUSC CAP telehealth service.

  • Candidates must be board eligible or certified in Child Abuse Pediatrics.
  • Candidates must have or be eligible for a South Carolina Medical License.

Responsibilities will include patient care, teaching, research work, administration, institutional service, and professional development. Physician duties include the supervision of the clinical nurse practitioners in addition to coordinating care with a multi-disciplinary team. MUSC serves as a regional center with a full complement of pediatric sub-specialists.  MUSC currently has a fellowship with 1 PEM-CAP fellow. However, with the addition of more faculty, could expand to 1 fellow per year. 

MUSC is the premier medical center and academic teaching hospital in South Carolina and the only quaternary referral center for children in the state. We are located in Charleston, a beautiful and historic but cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic Coast. MUSC and the Department of Pediatrics both have an impressive record of recent growth. The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital opened in 2020. This 250-bed state-of-the-art building has transformed how care is delivered to children in South Carolina.

The city of Charleston has been ranked the best city in America by multiple publications and travel sites. The Charleston community is family-friendly with excellent neighborhoods and schools, access to numerous cultural and outdoor activities, and easy transportation.

Please contact interim chief, Dr. Chris Pruitt ([email protected]) with questions or interest

Posted 11/8/2024

Child Advocacy Center Physician | San Jose, CA

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public healthcare system in Silicon Valley, is seeking a full-time BE/BC pediatrician, with fellowship training in child abuse pediatrics, with an interest in advocacy for vulnerable children and youth to join the staff of the new Medical Clinic at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Santa Clara County. 

About the Position

The responsibilities of the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) Pediatrician include clinical, administrative, and systems’ development roles.

A. Clinical Responsibilities:

1. Forensic evaluations for child sexual abuse, child physical abuse and neglect at the Medical Clinic at the Children’s Advocacy Center and at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC). Clinical hours and call schedule to be determined.

2. Consultation in child physical abuse and neglect, when requested by the Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS/CPS), Law Enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office, and clinical providers within SCVHHS, inpatient and outpatient, and affiliated external clinics. 

3. Collaboration with the Pediatric Diagnostic Center, which will open doors in 2022, co-located with the CAC. The candidate will have potential opportunities to participate in developmental assessments in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.           

4. Supervision of CAC advanced practice providers (physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners).

 

B. Administrative Responsibilities: 

1. Provide ongoing education and develop educational materials for staff pediatricians, residents, and physicians regarding signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.

2. Provide annual training for the pediatric and emergency departments regarding mandatory reporting requirements and recognition of signs and symptoms of child abuse.

3. Support SCVMC’s Child Abuse Prevention Committee, an internal to SCVMC cross-disciplinary team that evaluates quality of abuse evaluations across SCVHHS, and supports educational efforts

4. Collaborate with our county and community partners to develop a centralized trauma-informed resource for children who have survived child abuse and neglect. These partners include Behavioral Health, Dept. of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Kinship and Foster Parent Association (KAFTA), Juvenile Court, Probation, District Attorney’s Office, County Superintendent of Schools, and Santa Clara County First 5.

5. Represent SCVMC on county-wide organizations who advocate for children’s health and safety.

Compensation and benefits

We offer competitive compensation, a generous comprehensive benefits package (incl. 54 days of leave per year) and paid malpractice with tail coverage. SCVH employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance.

If you are interested, please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected].  

 

To learn more, please visit: https://scvmc.scvh.org/careers/physician-recruitment-services/current-openings

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Norfolk, VA

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) seeks a board certified or board eligible Child Abuse Pediatrician to join the medical team at our Child Advocacy Center (CAC), which has been a critical resource in Coastal Virginia for more than 25 years.

Accredited through the National Children's Alliance and dedicated to providing child-friendly services to children with suspected maltreatment, CHKD’s CAC is the largest in Virginia, serving over 1,600 children annually. The program offers medical, forensic, and mental health services to abused and neglected children at its three locations in southeastern Virginia. The medical team currently consists of a child abuse pediatrician, 2 physician assistants, nursing, and forensic nurse examiners. In addition to the medical team, the CAC also includes forensic interviewers, licensed clinical social workers, psychologists, case managers, and trainees. Our center has an established program for trafficked youth and houses the area’s trauma-informed community network. The program has been training child abuse pediatric fellows since 2003.  

The CAC is a department of Virginia's sole free-standing children's hospital, which has the region’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. A 60-bed pediatric mental health hospital tower opened in 2022. CHKD has demonstrated sincere and ongoing commitment to the maintenance and success of the CAC and our medical team. Academic appointment will be in the Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics of Eastern Virginia Medical School, newly affiliated with Old Dominion University’s Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences.

Norfolk is one of 7 major cities in the Hampton Roads region in southeast Virginia. Winters are mild, spring and autumn are wonderful, and the ocean breezes temper the summer warmth. The area has an excellent quality of life, with reasonable housing costs, great restaurants, and numerous activities to suit any interest. Drives to the Outer Banks, the mountains, and even Washington, DC, are easy to do.

This full-time position offers a very competitive salary and benefits package. Applicants should be Board Eligible/Certified in Child Abuse Pediatrics and be willing to serve as core faculty for the child abuse pediatrics fellowship. Applicants should excel in the clinical assessment of abused and neglected children; be skilled in teaching a diverse array of learners, including non-medical professionals; provide trauma-informed care; and possess excellent organizational and interdisciplinary communication skills.

For additional information, contact:

Deborah Lowen, MD

Medical Director, CHKD Child Advocacy Center

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters

Professor of Pediatrics, EVMS at Old Dominion University

[email protected], 757-668-6131 or 615-636-9822

Or

Erinn F. Portnoy, LCSW

Executive Director, CHKD Child Advocacy Center

[email protected], 757-668-6164

935 Redgate Avenue

Norfolk, Virginia 23507

Posted 10/28/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Newark, NJ

The Metro Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Center (RDTC) at Children’s Hospital of New Jersey  (CHoNJ) is seeking a third full-time BC/BE child abuse pediatrician to join our team of two CAPs, a part-time NP, a medical coordinator and one RN. The Metro RDTC is the only resource providing coordinated medical and mental health care for maltreated children in Essex County, NJ, and covers 25% of child abuse cases in the state. We are the only such center in New Jersey that is co-located in a free-standing nationally accredited CAC, which allows easy communication with our partners in the prosecutor’s office and child protective services.

Metro RDTC physicians provide both inpatient and outpatient consultations for suspected abuse and neglect. We are a busy service with good relationships with our pediatric emergency department and subspecialty services and are growing our connections with the other tertiary care hospitals in the region. We also work well with the other child abuse programs in the state. The Metro RDTC is active in education for pediatric residents, pediatric ER fellows, child protective services, and law enforcement.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for clinical practice, teaching, research, quality improvement, and advocacy in the field.  There will be opportunities for professional growth that can be developed from the interests of a successful applicant. We offer a secure salary and benefits package.

CHoNJ and our CAC offices are located in Newark, NJ. Whatever your interests, there are close opportunities for living and recreation. Newark is 10 miles from Manhattan, which is easily reachable by car or public transportation. Newark is also near smaller metropolitan areas and family-friendly suburbs, and one hour from the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore. 

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Monica Weiner at [email protected] or call 973-753-1180

Posted 10/24/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Tampa, FL

The Department of Pediatrics in the Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida is seeking a full-time open rank faculty member who is fellowship-trained and/or board-certified in Pediatrics, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine with experience working in Child Abuse Pediatrics.  This is a twelve (12) month, full-time, non-tenure earning clinical educator position.   Salary is negotiable and based on experience and qualifications.

The selected candidate will serve as the Regional Medical Director for the Child Abuse Pediatrics program, covering both Hillsborough and Polk Counties.  This position is specifically designed to provide direct consultation and coordination with other physicians and healthcare workers in the evaluation and management of suspected cases of child maltreatment/abuse. The position includes both outpatient care and inpatient consultative services and provides clinical supervision to those providing medical care. The program works closely with multiple community agencies, including DCF and law enforcement. Currently, there is one USF pediatrician as part of the USF Child Abuse Program (CAP), who is also the Statewide Medical Director.

The USF Child Abuse Program provides inpatient services, primarily at Tampa General Hospital, the teaching hospital for USF Morsani College of Medicine, as well as some community hospitals. Tampa General Hospital has an ACS certified Pediatric Trauma Program, and the USF Child Abuse program collaborates with the trauma team for clinical care, education and research.  

The USF Child Abuse Program provides outpatient services through the community Child Advocacy Center at Mary Lee's House, located in Tampa, and medical director coverage for the Children’s Home Society in Polk County.  Both locations include a team of nurse practitioners, case coordinators, a team supervisor and psychology support.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

-          Medical degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service
-          Board Certified in Pediatrics, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine with prior experience working in Child Abuse Pediatrics with demonstrated expertise in managing child abuse and neglect cases

-          Eligible for full medical license in Florida

-          Fellowship training in Child Abuse Pediatrics is preferred, but not required
-          Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate, or Full Professor.

Click HERE to learn more or apply.

For more information, contact Caroline Wilson – [email protected].

Posted 10/24/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Springfield, MA

Child Abuse Pediatrician
Baystate Health
Springfield, MA

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts which consists of an academic medical center, Children's Hospital, three community hospitals and the region’s largest multispecialty group. Our flagship hospital, Baystate Medical Center, is home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Baystate Family Advocacy Center (BFAC) is a nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) serving children and families in our region. BFAC is a proud member of the National Children’s Alliance, the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance, and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN).

• Join our multidisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, psychiatrists & therapists, specialty child abuse nurses, and support staff in Massachusetts’ only hospital-based Child Advocacy Center.

• Collaborate with our local Child Abuse Prevention Alliance of Hampden County (CAPA), which includes local law enforcement officers, district attorney, child protective services and victim advocates.

• Receive the time and support needed to provide patient and family centric outpatient medical evaluations and care. Facilitate inpatient and ED consults.

• Guide the development of the next generation of physicians; teaching resident, and medical students with a faculty appointment at UMMS Chan - Baystate.

• Time and opportunity to pursue research and other scholarly activities and develop new, value-added services in our general pediatric and pediatric sub-specialty practices.

• Opportunity to serve as Co-Medical Director.

• Qualifications: ABMS fellowship board certification in child abuse is preferred, but non-fellowship trained pediatricians with strong backgrounds in child abuse work are encouraged to apply.

 

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE:

• Compensation plan includes base salary and opportunity to earn incentive bonuses

• Robust relocation package

• Flexibility- opportunities to flex your FTE to fit your life

• Transparent and equitable promotional practices

• Immediate access to paid time off

• Lucrative 403b match and 457b plan

• Professional development and mentorship

• Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health and more

• Baystate Health is a not-for-profit organization and eligible for the US Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. *There are multiple state and federal programs that provide loan forgiveness. It is the responsibility of the candidate to contact the program directly and to make their decision based on what they are trying to accomplish.

For more information please contact:
Melissa Hale, Physician Recruiter at Baystate Health
Phone: 413-794-2624 Email: [email protected]
www.choosebaystatehealth.org

For more information or to apply online, please visit, https://choosebaystatehealth.org/job-listing/028dd9f8-055a-ed11-9562-000d3a346294/child-abuse-pediatrician/

EOE.

Posted 10/18/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Hartford, CT

Connecticut Children’s in Hartford, CT seeks a full-time BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to join their Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics.  This position offers excellent opportunities for teaching, research and advocacy.  Clinical work includes inpatient and outpatient consultations for suspected abuse and neglect at Connecticut Children’s, a 205-bed freestanding Children’s Hospital which is part of a Level 1 Trauma Center with a busy Pediatric Emergency Department and an 18-bed PICU.

 

Our division currently consists of three CAP MDs, three APRNs, two social workers, two medical assistants, one administrative assistant, and a practice manager.  We serve approximately 1000 children annually.  We enjoy excellent collaboration with our multispecialty colleagues and work closely with them in an environment of unparalleled collegiality. Connecticut is an excellent practice environment, with protections in state statute for those who report or assist in an investigation of suspected abuse or neglect, and robust funding support for our work.

 

This position offers a very competitive salary and benefits package and we support a healthy work-life balance.  Academic appointment will be offered at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine commensurate with qualifications. There are 67 pediatric residents based at Connecticut Children’s and we are the core pediatric site for the UConn School of Medicine, so there are ample opportunities for teaching. Connecticut Children’s maintains a division of research dedicated to supporting faculty efforts.

 

Central Connecticut is a wonderful place to raise a family, has outstanding schools and neighborhoods, and enjoys a rich and diverse culture. With close proximity to the ocean, mountains and city centers such as Hartford, Boston or New York you can indulge all your recreational pursuits. CT Children’s is nationally ranked by US News and World Report, has won a Most Wired award, and has won the Women’s Choice Award in multiple years. Connecticut Children's is on a journey to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. Our aspiration is for Connecticut Children's to be a place where we all feel respected, a sense of belonging, and empowered to be the best we can be in service to our mission and each other.

 

To learn more, please contact:

Ada Booth, MD

Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics, Connecticut Children’s

[email protected] 

Or

Jamie Condon

Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

[email protected]

 Posted 10/10/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Louisville, KY

Norton Children's Pediatric Protection Specialists, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, and a part of Norton Children’s Medical Group, is seeking multiple child abuse pediatricians to join our team. Our rapidly expanding team of professionals includes child abuse pediatricians, a social worker, four advanced practice providers, six nurses and administrative support staff. We evaluate children from across Kentucky and Southern Indiana who are suspected victims of child maltreatment. Through our fellowship accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), our program has trained fellows who have gone on to provide care from Maine to South Dakota. Norton Children’s Pediatric Protection Specialists sees children at Norton Children’s Hospital, a freestanding tertiary and quaternary care facility, and we perform case reviews for children who are not seen in person.

Our child abuse pediatricians work in tandem with a nurse or nurse practitioner on all cases, with responsibility for evaluation, case management, on call, report writing and court testimony when needed. We embrace diversity and social justice in all we do. Our culture is warm, inclusive, friendly, determined and practical. Our team works closely together to best serve the needs of our patients, who are always our top priority.

"Our team focuses on keeping children safe and physically and mentally healthy. Our guiding principle is to always do what is best for our patient."

- Melissa L. Currie, M.D., FAAP

About the Position

•             Our team is unique in our use of clinical forensic nurses as physician-extenders; nurses and nurse practitioners take first call and collaborate with the on-call physician for every patient
•             Appointment to a faculty position at the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, which offers robust support for clinical research, academic pursuits and teaching
•             Abundant leadership opportunities for community engagement and policy/prevention work and engagement with students, residents, community providers and partners
•             Opportunities to join or lead multiple state and local boards and teams
•             Ideal candidate is friendly, enthusiastic, a great team player, an excellent communicator and dedicated to doing the right thing for our patients
•             Candidate must be board certified in general pediatrics, and board certified/board eligible in child abuse pediatrics 

Requirements for the position

•             Medical degree/diploma
•             Residency/fellowship certification
•             Kentucky medical license or license eligible

To discuss this opportunity please contact Jordan Bell, senior recruiter, Norton Children’s Medical Group:

Call or Text: 202-321-3803

Email [email protected]

Posted 10/10/2024

Child Abuse Physician| Albany, OR

ABC House, a Children’s Advocacy Center, is seeking a BE/BC pediatrician or family physician, with training in child abuse pediatrics to join our assessment team, serving as a full time outpatient Child Abuse Physician.

ABC House is an outpatient Children’s Advocacy Center, serving Linn and Benton Counties, in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, providing comprehensive forensic medical examinations, forensic interviews and mental health services.

Children's Advocacy Center | ABC House | Albany OR

About the Position

The responsibilities of the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) Physician include but are not limited to:

  • Conducting comprehensive forensic medical examinations of children and youth with concerns of child abuse and/or neglect, referred by Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services or the local medical community.
  • Provide medical consultations for multidisciplinary team members including Law Enforcement and Child Protective Services.
  • Provide medical consultations for the local medical community inclusive of emergency departments, SANEs and pediatric hospitalists.
  • In coordination with the Medical Director, serve as a designated medical provider for suspicious physical injury cases referred under Karly’s Law in Oregon.
  • Regularly participate in case review with the multidisciplinary teams in coordination with other medical providers.
  • Provide expert and fact witness testimony in Benton and Linn County proceedings and other jurisdictions as required.
  • Opportunities to provide ongoing education regarding Child Maltreatment for MDT partners, medical community, residents and medical students.
  • Assist in establishing medical policy and protocols in accordance with ABC House’s mission, vision, and goals.
  • Share after-hours call-phone duties at minimum one week per month

Skills and Qualifications

  • Physicians (MD or DO) with Child Abuse Pediatrics training; General Pediatricians, Family Medicine physicians or APCs with expertise in child abuse evaluation.
  • Valid medical license to practice in the state of Oregon or willingness to acquire medical license to practice in the state of Oregon.
  • Maintain continuing medical education in child abuse medicine and participate in quality assurance activities including consultation with child abuse experts, literature review, and peer review.
  • Ability to work with multidisciplinary partners, including law enforcement, child
    protective services, mental health providers and non-medical professionals.
  • Ability to communicate compassionately and remain objective and non-judgmental.
  • Ability to calmly and effectively deal with people in crisis.
  • Spanish speaker is not required but advantageous.

For more information please reach out to [email protected] or call 541.926.2203.

You can also APPLY HERE - https://abchouse.bamboohr.com/careers/37

Posted 10/10/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Philadelphia, PA

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is seeking a BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to join the hospital’s Child Protection Program.

The Child Protection Program was established in 2004 to provide comprehensive medical evaluations to suspected victims of child maltreatment in the greater Philadelphia area. Current staff members include two board certified child abuse pediatricians, a dedicated social worker, nurse, and support staff.  Each year, this program provides hundreds of medical evaluations for suspected cases of physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect.  These multidisciplinary evaluations occur in the inpatient setting, outpatient clinics, as well as the city’s regional Child Advocacy Center.  Our team works closely with local investigators to ensure timely communication of the medical findings with each case.  The program is committed towards educating trainees as well as medical students, residents and fellows in the region.   Prospective candidates should have a vested interest in program development and education.  The pediatrician joining staff will receive appointment at Drexel University College of Medicine, the hospital’s academic affiliate. 

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed, non-profit facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

With more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children combines top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Only Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine/ Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree
  • BE/BC Child Abuse Pediatrician
  • Hold or be eligible for an unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Christopher David, Senior Medical Staff Recruiter, at [email protected]

To Apply https://www.towercareers.org/careers-home/jobs/54426?lang=en-us

Posted 10/8/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Des Moines, IA

Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world. Commitment to our team has earned us a spot on the Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare. Come be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.  At UnityPoint Health, you matter. 

Blank Children’s Hospital

Blank Children's Hospital, a service of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, is completely dedicated to meeting the unique health care needs of children. Blank Children's is a 108-bed environment that embraces and encourages families to be a part of their child's healing and recovery. Everything from equipment to decor is designed specifically for children.

General 

  • Joining a team of 3 Advanced Practitioners in the well-established STAR Center which houses a Child Advocacy Center and 3 specialized clinics
  • New, free-standing building in West Des Moines 

Responsibilities

  • Averaging nearly 800 medical exams per year
  • Hospitalist team will help with calls 
  • Seeing 1,400 children annually in clinic 
  • Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve

Qualifications

  • MD or DO
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified 
  • Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
  • Eligible to work in the United States 

We offer:

  • Signing bonus and a training stipend
  • Attractive incentive package
  • A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in. 
  • Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more 
  • Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation. 
  • A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
  • Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
  • culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.

Community Details: 

Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a community that invests in itself, that is powered by multi-national corporations and also supports small, locally owned businesses. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of all background. Whether you’re looking for vibrant, urban living or a fresh start in the surrounding suburbs, Greater Des Moines (DSM) has many communities to call home. Learn why Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Whitney Tate at [email protected]

Apply Now!

Posted 8/28/2024

Child Abuse Medical Provider | Eugene, OR

Child Abuse Medical Provider

Location: Eugene, Oregon

Are you a dedicated medical professional with a passion for helping children? A leading Children's Advocacy Center in Eugene, Oregon, is seeking a committed and compassionate Full-Time Medical Provider (MD, DO, or NP) to join their team. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children in our community.

Why This Role Matters:

  1. Critical Impact: Be at the forefront of child advocacy, providing essential medical care to children who have suffered abuse or neglect. Your work will be life-changing for these young patients and their families.
  2. Full-Time Role with Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a manageable caseload with only 5-10 exams per week. This full-time position offers a rare combination of meaningful work with no night or weekend appointments.
  3. Top Workplace: Join an organization that has been named one of Oregon’s Top 100 Nonprofits to Work for four years running, recognized for its supportive and collaborative work environment.
  4. Unique Opportunity: This is the only clinic of its kind in the region, offering a unique chance to contribute to a vital service in the community.

Who We're Looking For:

  1. Qualifications: Board-certified or board-eligible MD, DO, or NP in Family Practice or Pediatrics.
  2. Experience: While experience in a Children's Advocacy Center or a similar setting is highly desirable, we welcome applicants who are passionate about this work and eager to make a difference, even if new to this field.
  3. Passion: A deep commitment to working with children who have experienced trauma and a desire to be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to their well-being.

Why Eugene, Oregon?

  1. Vibrant Community: Eugene, also known as "The Emerald City," is a thriving college town, home to the University of Oregon and the Oregon Ducks.
  2. Quality of Life: Surrounded by lush green spaces, Eugene offers abundant outdoor activities, a vibrant arts scene, and a renowned craft beer, cider, and coffee culture.
  3. Ideal Location: Eugene is just a short drive to both the stunning Oregon Coast and the picturesque Cascade Mountains, offering endless opportunities for outdoor adventures year-round.

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Posted 8/22/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Knoxville, TN

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, TN  is seeking a Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our team as part of our succession planning.    East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (ETCH), a comprehensive medical center with more than 100 pediatric sub-specialists, serves patients throughout the East Tennessee region.

This position works within a multidisciplinary team of physicians, hospital social workers, child protective services and law enforcement agencies to gather information and represent patient medical concerns.  The physician will provide inpatient and ambulatory clinical care in a subspecialty area within the evaluation and management of infants, children and adolescents for suspected child abuse and neglect.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified or board-eligible, fellowship trained in Child Abuse Pediatrics and hold a valid TN medical license. 

 At East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are.  We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time.

This position includes a highly competitive salary and robust benefit package, along with productivity and quality-based incentives.  

East Tennessee offers a blend of small-town southern charm and big-city opportunity. We are known for our hospitality, affordability, and convenience. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville sits on the banks of the Tennessee River and offers outdoor enthusiasts a wealth of possibilities. There are over 50 miles of multi-use trails in the Knoxville Urban Wilderness and an expanding array of local breweries and restaurants, many of which can be reached by Knoxville’s growing greenways. Knoxville is experiencing steady growth, but still maintains a small town feel where no one meets a stranger!  This area offers great educational opportunities and is a wonderful place to raise a family and continue your medical career.

Please contact Linda Cox-Collier, [email protected] or 865-541-8532, to learn more about this unique opportunity.

Posted 8/14/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Falls Church, VA

Pediatric Medical Director of FACT Department

Job Description

Inova Health System is seeking a BE/BC Pediatrician that specializes in Child Abuse. This position would be located in Falls Church, VA conveniently located right outside of Washington, DC. The ideal candidate would have experience in all forms of child maltreatment and be a board-certified child abuse pediatrician to serve as a Pediatric Medical Director of the Forensic Assessment and Consultation Team. A strong commitment to collaboration and quality is essential for this position.

Position Details: 

This position would be a part of a team consisting of forensic nurse examiners, clinical manager, director, practice manager, executive director, adult medical director, and medical assistant. Responsibilities include forensic evaluations and consultation in child physical abuse and neglect, supervision of forensic nurse examiners, providing education to colleagues, medical students and community partners, and collaborate with community partners and multidisciplinary teams. This position requires you to participate in quality informatics, policy review including standing orders, provide peer and expert review of forensic examinations, be available by phone to assist with patient care for deviations from standing orders.

About Inova:

The Inova Ewing FACT Department addresses the unique needs of abused children and adults in Northern Virginia. Our team provides care to over 1,000 patients a year.  We serve all counties in Northern Virginia including military installations. This includes adult and pediatric physical and sexual abuse, domestic and intimate partner violence, strangulation and human trafficking. We offer expert medical evaluation, forensic evidence collection and provide expert interpretation based on training and experience.  Our program provides inpatient consultations at the Inova Fairfax Hospital complex that includes the Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. Outpatient consultations occur at our four clinics located in Alexandria, Vienna, Falls Church, and Leesburg, Virginia. Our forensic nurse examiners provide 24/7 coverage for sexual assault and abuse, DV/IPV and strangulation cases. We work closely with local child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.   

As Northern Virginia’s largest non-profit healthcare provider and the region’s most recognized for excellence, Inova’s 20,000 team members provide more than two million patient visits each year through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services, and destination institutes.

More information please contact Alexa Danza at [email protected]

Posted 8/9/2024

Child Abuse Pediatrician | Cleveland, OH

In partnership with CareerPhysician, the Department of Pediatrics at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (UH/RBC), an affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (CWRU), is conducting anational search to identify a board certified/board eligible Child Abuse Pediatrician, or having experience as a Child Abuse Pediatrician to serve as the Medical Director of the Child Advocacy and Protection Program.

Candidates with experience in all aspects of child maltreatment and neglect, including physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and medical child abuse are welcomed at any academic rank with opportunities to support a clinician, educator, as well as those seeking resources to launch/bolster their research career.

About UH/Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital

Located in Cleveland, OH, and recognized as the best in newborn care in northern Ohio by US News & World Report, UH/RBCis a 244-bed renowned children’s hospital and a principal referral center for the region.  Cleveland’s only full-service, free-standing children’s hospital, and home to the only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in northern Ohio, Rainbow combines family-centered quality care, advanced treatments, and the latest innovations to deliver the complete range of pediatric services for more than 740,000 patient encounters annually.

  • The Medical Director of Child Advocacy and Protection will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with multiple organizations and be part of the establishment of one of Cuyahoga County’s greatest assets to the community, namely the Canopy Child Advocacy Center.
  • In December 2022, Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services awarded the Canopy Child Advocacy Center (www.canopycac.org) $5.8 million dollars over 3-years to develop a child protection team in Cuyahoga County.
  • Opportunity for candidates with research interests to grow research careers.
  • Seeking individuals that exemplify but not limited to:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to upholding ethical standards and advocating for the well-being of children.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. 

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or provide candidate recommendations, please contact Marcel Barbey at 817-707-9034 or [email protected].  Initial conversations will be held in the strictest of confidence for the protection of each candidate and their current endeavors.

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital is an AA/EOE/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity

Posted 8/6/2024